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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.22, 4,612.01 and 994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.22, 4,612.01 and 994.14 is: 1,491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.22 : 4,612.01 = 994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.22/4,612.01 = 994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.22x = 4,612.01 × 994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.22x = 4,584,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,978.65/3,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.43

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